How to Finish a Phone Conversation Without Being Rude
In most situations, you can simply wait for your caller to pause between sentences and state that you must end your conversation., A caller that does not respond to normal etiquette may be more difficult to handle in a polite manner.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: In most situations
Then both parties can politely end their thoughts, say good-bye and disconnect. -
Step 2: you can simply wait for your caller to pause between sentences and state that you must end your conversation.
When you begin a phone conversation with someone likely to keep you on too long, set a limit. "I can only talk for 15 minutes." When you get close to the end of the conversation, give a small warning, "I only have 3 more minutes." When you have reached the end of the conversation, respectfully excuse yourself and hang up, by saying something along the lines of "Sorry, but I gotta go.
See you later." -
Step 3: A caller that does not respond to normal etiquette may be more difficult to handle in a polite manner.
Detailed Guide
Then both parties can politely end their thoughts, say good-bye and disconnect.
When you begin a phone conversation with someone likely to keep you on too long, set a limit. "I can only talk for 15 minutes." When you get close to the end of the conversation, give a small warning, "I only have 3 more minutes." When you have reached the end of the conversation, respectfully excuse yourself and hang up, by saying something along the lines of "Sorry, but I gotta go.
See you later."
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